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gimme

Definition

  • noun: something that is easily done, achieved, won, etc.
  • noun: a short putt in golf conceded to an opponent in casual or match play
  • used in writing to represent the sound of the phrase 'give me' when it is spoken quickly

Examples

  • They expected the game to be a 'gimme'. [=they expected to win the game easily]

  • ('golf') This putt is no 'gimme'. [=this is not an easy putt]

  • Just 'gimme' the money.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come on, sit. Come here and help me tie him up. Come on! Take your socks off. Red, gimme your hand. You'll be okay. I'm just gonna think. Okay? Hold it on him. Talk to me. Tell me what you're doing. (..)
    1996 Foxfire